Herbicidal and growth-regulant compositions based on novel pyrimido(4,5-d)pyrimidinones

ABSTRACT

A CLASS OF HERBICIDAL COMPOUNDS CONSISTING OF 2,5-DIALKYL- AND 2,5,7-TRIALKYLPYRIMIDO(4,5-D) ONES EXHIBITS PRE-EMERGENCE AND POST-EMERGENCE HERBICIDAL ACITVITY. THE SYNTHESIS OF MEMBERS OF THIS CLASS IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL AND THE UTILITY OF REPRESENTATIVE CMPOUNDS IS EXEMPLIFIED.

United States Patent Oflice Patented Aug. 20, 1974 ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A class of herbicidal compounds consisting of 2,5-dialkyland 2,5 ,7 -trialkylpyrimido [4,5 -d] pyrimidin-4 (3H) ones exhibits pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicidal activity. The synthesis of members of this class is described in detail and the utility of representative compounds is exemplified.

This invention pertains to the general field of herbicides and particularly to compositions which control plant growth. Isoxazoloand isothiazolopyrimidinones exhibiting herbicidal activity are described in copending US. Patent Applications Ser. No. 31,414, filed Apr. 23, 1970, now US. Pat. 3,679,682, and Ser. Nos. 189,779, 189,780, and 189,781, filed Oct. 15, 197-1.

Pyridopyrimidinediones having herbicidal activity are described in Canadian Pat. 887,066, issued 'Nov. 30, 1971. US. Pat. 3,642,797, issued Feb. 15, 1972, describes pyridopyrimidinones useful as anti-inflammatory agents. Novel pyrido-s-triazinediones stated to be useful as herbicides are described in Swiss Patenschrift 508,646, granted June 15, 1971. 4

:Neither the alkyl-pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one compounds of the present invention, nor the outstanding plant responses in pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicidal activity of the compounds of the present invention, have been previously reported or suggested in the art.

This invention relates to novel herbicidal compounds, to new herbicidal compositions, and to new methods for the control of undesired plant growth by pre-emergence and post-emergence application of said new and useful herbicidal compounds.

The novel herbicidal compounds of this invention are substituted pyrimidopyrimidinones which provide effective herbicidal control of the growth of a wide variety of grassy and broad-leaved plant species when applied and utilized by commonly accepted methods.

The new class of herbicidal compounds of this invention has the formula:

in which R and R may be the same or different members of the group consisting of straight or branched lower aliphatic radicals (1 to 4 carbon atoms), with the proviso that the total number of carbon atoms in R plus R is at least 4, and R is hydrogen or straight or branched lower aliphatic radical (l to 4 carbon atoms). Superscripts used herein indicate the position of R on the pyrimidopyrimidinone ring system.

Preferred herbicidal pyrimidopyrimidinones of this invention are those compounds in which said lower aliphatic radicals are hydrocarbon. Particularly preferred are those compounds in which R is isopropyl and R is hydrogen.

The preparation of the new pyrimidopyrimidinones of this invention may be conveniently carried out from readily available materials. Methods of synthesis are illustrated by the following schema wherein a herbicidal pyrimidopyrimidinone of the invention is designated I and R R and R have the significance set forth above:-

Preparation of many of the intermediates used in the synthesis illustrated above has not previously been described. In order that the new compounds of this invention may be readily available to those skilled in the art, the methods for preparation of those intermediates used in the examples are set forth below. The examples describing the synthesis of the pyrimidopyrimidinones follow the description of the preparation of the intermediates. All temperatures are in degrees centigrade. Unless otherwise specified, concentration of liquid volumes was carried out under the reduced pressure produced by a water aspirator.

EXAMPLE I Preparation of 4-Amino-5-carbamoyl-2-ethyl-6- isopropylpyrimidine (A) Methyl dithioisobutyrate.-To a solution of 138.2 g. of isobutyronitrile in 500 ml. of benzene which had been chilled to 0 was added 126.2 g. of methyl mercaptan. Hydrogen chloride was bubbled through the mixture for 3 hours, while maintaining the temperature of the mixture at The reaction mixture was allowed to stand overnight, then concentrated to give a white solid. To the solid was slowly added 600 ml. of cold (0) hydrogen sulfide-saturated pyridine. Hydrogen sulfide was bubbled through the reaction mixture for 6 hours at 0 and then the mixture was treated with 250 ml. of water, followed by 250 ml. of hydrochloric acid. The resultant yellow solution was extracted with three 400-1111. portions of diethyl ether and the extracts were combined, washed with water, dried (MgSO filtered and concentrated. Distillation of the residue gave methyl dithioisobutyrate, b.p. 485l/8 mm.

(B) Z-Cyano 3 mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentenenitrile, sodium sa1t.A freshly-prepared solution of 4.5 g. of sodium in 200 ml. of anhydrous ethanol was chilled and to this was simultaneously added 25 g. of methyl dithio- 5.2 g. of 4-amino-5-cyano-6-isopropylpyrimidine. A samisobutyrate and 12.3 g. of malononitrile, keeping the reaction mixture at 0 to 5. After refluxing for 3 hours, the reaction mixture was cooled and used in the reaction with methyl iodide without further purification.

(C) 2-Cyano 4 methyl 3 methylthio-Z-penteneni- I (MgSO and concentrated to give 26 g. of 2-cyano-4- methyl-3-methylthio-2-pentenenitrile which was further reacted without purification. The IR spectrum of the product was consistent with the assigned structure.

(D) 4-Amino 5 cyano 2 ethyl-6-isopropylpyrimidine-To a freshly-prepared solution of 3.6 g. of sodium in 235 ml. of anhydrous ethanol was added 18.5 g. of propionamidine acetate. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for several minutes and then filtered. Particular care was taken to maintain the reaction mixture in an anhydrous condition. To the filtrate was added dropwise the product of Example I(C), keeping the temperature of the reaction mixture below throughout the addition. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour after addition was completed and then concentrated. The solid residue was stirred with water, collected by filtration and recrystallized from ethanol. The white solid was washed with water and dried to give 14.6 g. of 4-amino-5-cyano-2-ethyl-6-isopropylpyrimidine, rn.p. l75l76. An additional 4.5 g. of product was obtained by concentration of the filtrate from recrystallization.

(E) 4-Amino 5 carbamoyl 2 ethyl-6-isopropylpyrimidine.To 100 ml. of stirred concentrated sulfuric acid was added 10.9 g. of 4-amino-5-cyano-2-ethyl-6-isopropylpyrirnidine (from I(D)), the mixture was heated at 90-120 for 2 hours, allowed to cool, and then was poured onto crushed ice. Cold sodium hydroxide solution was added to pH 9. The mixture was extracted with two 500-ml. portions of ethyl acetate and the extracts were combined, dried (MgSO and concentrated to give 8.7 g. of 4-amino-5-carbamoyl-2-ethyl-6-isopropylpyrimidine, mp. 170-172". The IR spectrum was consistent with the assigned structure.

EXAMPLE II Preparation of 4-Amino-5-cyano-6-isopropylpyrimidine via 2-cyano-4-methyl-3-methylthio-2-pentenenitrile To a freshly-prepared solution of 2.8 g. of sodium in 122 ml. of anhydrous ethanol was added 12.8 g. of formamidine acetate. The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes, filtered, and then 20.4 g. of 2-cyano-4-methyl-3-methylthio-2-pentenenitrile was added, care being taken to keep the mixture anhydrous. The reaction was mildly exothermic. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight and filtered. The collected yellow-orange precipitate was recrystallized from ethanol.

ple was dissolved in ethanol, treated with charcoal and allowed to crystallize to give white solid, mp. 185-1855.

Analysis.-Calcd for C H N C, 59.24; H, 6.21; N, 34.55. Found: C, 58.72; H, 6.04; N, 35.06.

EXAMPLE III Preparation of 4-Amino-S-cyano-6-isopropylpyrimidine via 2-cyano-3-methoxy-4-methyl-2-pentenenitrile (A) Z-Cyano 3 hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentenenitrile. To a solution of 66.1 g. of malononitrile in 800 ml. of methylene chloride was added, with stirring, 173 g. of potassium carbonate. During 20 minutes, 158.2 g. of isobutyric anhydride was added (slightly exothermic reaction) and the reaction mixture was heated under reflux for 3 hours. After the mixture had cooled, 500 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid was added dropwise and then 500 ml. of water was added. The two-phase system was stirred for 15 minutes, after which the methylene chloride phase was separated, filtered, dried (MgSO and concentrated. The residual oil was crystallized by treatment with hexane to give 112.7 g. of 2-cyano-3-hydroxy- 4-methyl-2-pentenenitrile, m.p. 87-91. The IR spectrum of the product was consistent with the assigned structure.

(B) 3-Chloro-2-cyano-4-methyl-2-pentenenitrile.To a solution of 112.7 g. of 2-cyano-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentenenitrile in 500 ml. of methylene chloride was added in small portions 224 g. of phosphorus pentachloride. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 21 hours, after which it was chilled and sulfur dioxide was bubbled through for 40 minutes. The mixture was concentrated and the residual oil was distilled to give 69.7 g. of 3 chloro-2-cyano-4-methyl-2-pentenenitrile, b.p. 63 67/ 0.15 mm. The IR spectrum was consistent with the assigned structure.

(C) 2-Cyano3-methoxy-4-methyI-Z-pentenenitrile.One hundred eight milliliters of a 25% solution of sodium methoxide in methanol was diluted by adding ml. of methanol. This solution was chilled and 69.7 g. of 3- chloro-2-cyan0-4-methyl-2-pentenenitrile was added dropwise while the reaction mixture was stirred and the temperature maintained below 40. The mixture was stirred for 1 hour at ambient temperature, filtered, and concentrated to an oil. The oil was dissolved in diethyl ether and the ethereal solution was filtered to eliminate insoluble solids. The solution was concentrated and the resultant oil was distilled to give 388 g. of 2-cyano-3-methoxy-4- methyl-Z-pentenenitrile, b.p. 5360/ 0.017 mm., n 1.4809. The IR spectrum was consistent with the assigned structure.

(D) 4-Amino-S-cyano-6-isopropylpyrimidine.A mixture of 80.5 g. of formamidine acetate, 168 ml. of 25% sodium methoxide in methanol and 700 ml. of methanol was stirred while 38.8 g. of 2-cyano-3-methoxy-4-methyl- 2-pentenenitrile was added dropwise. The reaction was mildly exothermic. The reaction mixture was stirred for 45 minutes, and the precipitate was collected by filtration to give a solid, m.p. 184-186. The filtrate was concentrated, the residue was dispersed in 800 ml. of water, and additional solid, m.p. 184-186", was collected by filtration. The solids were combined to give, after drying in a vacuum oven, 28.4 g. of 4-amino-5-cyano6-isopropylpyrimidine.

EXAMPLE 1v Preparation of 4-Amino-5-carbamoyl-6isopropylpyrimidine A mixture of 9.3 g. of 4-amino-5-cyano-6-isopropylpyrimidine and 100 ml. of concentrated sulfuric acid was heated at 90 for 3 hours. The clear red solution was poured into crushed ice, ammonium hydroxide was added to pH 9, and the mixture was extracted twice with 200-ml. portions of ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate extracts were combined, dried (MgSO and concentrated to give 3.2 g. of a yellow solid, M.P. 204-208". The IR spectrum of the solid was consistent with that expected of 4-amino-5-carbamoyl-6-isopropylpyrimidine.

The aqueous mixture was subjected to continuous extraction overnight with ethyl acetate. The content of the receiving flask was concentrated to give an additional 1.9 g. of the product. The combined yield of 4-amino-5-carbamoyl-6-isopropylpyrimidine was 5.1 g.

EXAMPLE V Preparation of 4-Amino-5-carbamoyl-6-ethylpyrimidine (A) 2-Cyano-3-ethoxy-2-pentenenitrile.-A mixture of 33.0 g. of malononitrile, 98.6 g. of triethyl orthopropionate and 150 ml. of acetic anhydride was heated under reflux for 9.5 hours. The mixture was concentrated and the residual oil distilled to give 71.9 g. of 2-cyano-3-ethoxy-2- pentenenitrile, B.P. 8l-87/0.14 mm. n 1.4884. The IR spectrum was consistent with the assigned structure.

(B) 4-Amino-5-cyano 6 ethylpyrimidine.-Using the method of Example III(D), 30.0 g. of 2-cyano-3-ethoxy- Z-pentenenitrile was reacted with 62.5 g. of formamidine acetate in the presence of sodium methoxide (130 ml. of 25% NaOCH in methanol) in 600 ml. of methanol to give 15.4 g. of crude 4-amino-5-cyano-6-ethylpyrimidine, M.P. 142-146". Recrystallization from ethanol gave 13.6 g. of yellow solid, M.P. 142-145 Another recrystallization from ethanol increased the melting point to 144.5- 147. The IR and NMR spectra were consistent with the assigned structure. An additional 1.5 g. of product, M.P. 144.5-147, was obtained by further treating the aqueous mixture from which the crude product was obtained.

Analysis.-Calcd for C H N C, 56.74; H, 5.44; N,

37.81. Found: C, 56.45; H, 5.60; N, 37.59.

(C) 4-Amino-5 carbamoyl-6-ethylpyrimidine.A mixture of 15.1 g. of 4-amino-5-cyano-6-ethylpyrimidine and 100 ml. of concentrated sulfuric acid was heated at 90 for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was poured into 1000 ml. of ice. The mixture was cooled in an ice bath and neutralized with concentrated ammonium hydroxide. The white solid which separated was collected by filtration to give, after drying overnight in a vacuum oven, 13.4 g. of 4 amino-5-carbamoyl-6-ethylpyrimidine, M.P. 203-206". The IR spectrum was consistent with the assigned structure.

Analysis.Calcd for C H N O: C, 50.59; H, 6.07; N, 33.71. Found: C, 50.58; H, 5.96; N, 33.90.

EXAMPLE VI Preparation of 4-Amino6-tert-butyl-5-cyanopyrimidine (A) 2 Cyano 3 hydroxy 4,4 dimethyl 2 pentenenitrile.-To a mixture of 66.0 g. of malononitrile in 1500 ml. of toluene was added, in small portions, 132 g. of potassium carbonate, followed by 102.3 g. of trimethylacetic acid in 50 ml. of toluene which was added during minutes. Then 120.6 g. of trimethylacetyl chloride was added during 10 minutes. This mixture Was stirred at 60 for 2 hours, then allowed to stand overnight.

In an attempt to prepare 2-cyano-3 -methoxy-4,4-dimethyI-Z-pentenenitrile directly, 278 g. of dimethyl sulfate was added dropwise to the mixture while the temperature was maintained at about 60. When addition was complete,

ture, the entire mixture was mixed with 600 ml. of water, and the layers were separated. The toluene layer was found to contain only unreacted dimethyl sulfate.

The aqueous layer was acidified cautiously by addition of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The precipitate, m.p. 161-165, was isolated and the filtrate further acidified to give a second precipitate, mp. 158-161". The two precipitates were combined and dried in a vacuum oven to give 103.0 g. of solid which was shown by its IR spectrum to be 2-cyano-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-2-pentenenitrile.

(B) 2-Cyano 3 chloro-4,4-dimethyl 2 pentenenitrile.-To a mixture of 103 g. of 2-cyano-3-hydroxy-4,4- dimethy1-2-pentenenitrile in 750 ml. of methylene chloride was added, in small portions, g. of phosphorus pentachloride. The mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 48 hours. Sulfur dioxide was passed through the mixture for 1 hour and the mixture concentrated. The residual oil was distilled to give 115.5 g. of 2-cyano-3-chloro-4,4- dimethyl-Z-pentenenitrile, b.p. 94-98/2.3 mm. The IR spectrum Was consistent with the assigned structure.

(C) 2-Cyano 3 methoxy-4,4-dimethyl 2 pentenenitrile.2-Cyano-3-chloro-4,4-dimethyl 2 pentenenitrile (107.3 g.) was reacted with sodium methoxide (153 ml. of 25% sodium methoxide in methanol in 200 ml. of methanol) by the procedure described in Example III(C). Precipitated sodium chloride was removed by filtration, the filtrate was concentrated and the residual oil was treated with 400 ml. of diethyl ether. Undissolved solid was removed by filtration, the filtrate was concentrated and the residue was distilled to give 60.4 g. of 2- cyano 3 methoxy-4,4-dimethyl-Z-pentenenitrile, b.p. 71- 78/0.04-0.05 mm.; 12, 1.4842. The IR and NMR spectra were consistent with the assigned structure.

Analysis.-Calcd for C H N O: C, 65.83; H, 7.37; N, 17.06. Found: C, 65.03; H, 7.54; N, 16.67.

(D) 4-Amino 6 tert-butyl 5 cyanopyrimidine.--A solution of formamidine in methanol was prepared by adding 114.9 g. of formamidine acetate to a mixture of 238 ml. of 25 sodium methoxide in methanol and 600 ml. of methanol. To this solution was added 60.4 g. of 2-cyano-3-methoxy-4,4-dimethyI-Z-pentenenitrile and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. The crystalline white solid, mp. 188-190, was isolated by filtration and the filtrate concentrated. The residue was mixed with 500 ml. of

5 water and the insoluble solid was isolated on a filter,

washed with water and dried to give pale cream-colored crystals, m.p. l87190. The solids were combined to give 54.9 g. of 4-amino-6-tert-butyl-S-cyanopyrimidine, mp. 188-190" (from ethanol). The IR and NMR spectra were consistent with the assigned structure.

Another sample, shown by NMR to be identical, was analyzed.

Analysis.-Calcd for C H N i C, 61.34; H, 6.86; N, 31.79. Found: C, 61.09; H, 7.05; N, 31.76.

EXAMPLE VII 2,7-Diethyl-5-isopropylpyrimido [4,5-d] pyrimidin-4 3H) -one A mixture of 2 g. of 4-amino-5-carbamoyl-2-ethyl-6- isopropylpyrimidine, 15 ml. of pro-pionic anhydride and 15 ml. of triethyl orthopropionate was heated at the reflux temperature under nitrogen for 3 hours. The reaction 5 mixture was concentrated and the orange residue was refluxed with 20 ml. of ammonium hydroxide for 1 hour, then set aside overnight. The precipitated orange solid was collected by filtration and recrystallized from cyclohexane. The first crop of crystals melted at 127-136 and 0 the IR spectrum was consistent with that expected of trisubstituted pyrimido [4,5 d] pyrimidinone. The second crop, mp. 147-149, was recrystallized from cyclohexane to give 2,7-diethyl-5-isopropylpyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin- 4(3H)-one, m.p. 148-149, the NMR spectrum of which the temperature was allowed to return to room tempera- 7 was consistent with the assigned structure.

Analysis.Cald for C H N O: C, 63.39; H, 7.37; N, 22.75. Found: C, 63.46; H, 7.28; N, 22.95.

All solids isolated were combined and dissolved in dilute ammonium hydroxide (without heating), the solution was filtered and acidified carefully to pH 7 (the product is soluble in either strong base or strong acid) while cooling in an ice bath. The solid was collected and recrystallized from cyclohexane to give 1.5 g. of 2,7-diethylisopropylpyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one, m.p. 150l51.5.

EXAMPLE VIII 2-Ethyl-5-isopropylpyrimido [4,5-d] pyrimidin-4 (3H -one A mixture of 5.1 g. of 4-amino-5-carbamoyl-6-isopropylpyrimidine (from V(B)), 42.5 ml. of propionic anhydride and 42.5 ml. of triethyl orthopropionate was heated at reflux temperature under nitrogen for 3 hours. After concentration of the reaction mixture, the yelloworange residue was stirred with 71 ml. of ammonium hydroxide for 1 hour, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate acidified. When no solid separated, the solution was neutralized and was extracted with two ZOO-ml. portions of ethyl acetate. The extracts were combined, dried (MgSO and concentrated to a solid. The solid was recrystallized twice from toluene (using charcoal the second time) to give 4.4 g. 2-ethyl 5 isopropylpyrimido [4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one, m.p. 157-160". The NMR spectrum was consistent with the assigned structure.

Analysis.-Calcd for C H N O: C, 60.53; H, 6.47; N, 25.67. Found: C, 60.79; H, 6.52; N, 25.37.

EXAMPLE IX 2,5-Diethylpyrimido [4,5-d] pyrimidin-4 3H) -one A mixture of 10.0 g. of 4-amino-5-carbamoyl-6-ethylpyrimidine, 90 ml. of triethyl orthopropionate and 90 ml. of propionic anhydride was heated at reflux temperature under nitrogen for 3 hours, then allowed to stand at ambient temperature for 18 hours. The precipitate which formed was isolated on a filter and the filtrate was concentrated to an oil. The oil was stirred with 200 ml. of ammonium hydroxide and the insoluble solid isolated. The two solids, shown by infrared spectra to be identical, were combined and recrystallized from ethanol to give 4.4 g. of 2,5-diethylpyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one, m.p. 183-184.5. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the assigned structure.

Analysis.--Calcd for C H N O: C, 58.81; H, 5.92; N, 27.43. Found: C, 58.96; H, 6.15; N, 27.38.

EXAMPLE X 5-Isopropyl-Z-propylpyrimido [4, 5 -d pyrimidin- 4( 3 H) -one A mixture of 10.0 g. of 4-amino-5-carbamoyl-6-isopropyl-pyrimidine, 85 ml. of triethyl orthobutyrate and 85 ml. of butyrie anhydride was heated at reflux temperature under nitrogen for 3 hours, then allowed to stand at ambient temperature for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated to an oily solid which was dissolved in 150 ml. of concentrated ammonium hydroxide and filtered. The filtrate was cooled in an ice bath and neutralized with concentrated hydrochloric acid. The precipitate was collected and the aqueous filtrate was extracted twice with 100-ml. portions of ethyl acetate. The extracts were combined, dried (MgSO and concentrated. The solid residue was combined with the precipitate and the mixture recrystallized from methanol to give 4.9 g. of 5- isopropyl 2 propylpyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)- one, m.p. 145-147 The NMR spectrum was consistent with the assigned structure.

Analysis.Calc'd for C H N O: C, 62.05; H, 6.94; N, 24.19. 'Found: C, 62.22; H, 7.17; N, 24.50.

EXAMPLE XI 2,5-Diisopropylpyrimido [4,5-d] pyrimidin-4 3H) -one (A) Initial synthesis-A mixture of 2.0 g. of 4-amino- S-carbamoyl-6-isopropylpyrimidine, 5.25 ml. of isobutyric anhydride and 25 ml. of pyridine was heated on a steam bath for 4 hours, then concentrated. The residual semisolid was dissolved successively in ethanol-water, acetone and chloroform, but in each case solubility was too great to permit recrystallization and the solutions were concentrated. The residue from chloroform was stirred with diethyl ether to give 1.2 g. of solid which was recrystallized from ethanol to give 1.0 g. of crude 4-isobutyramido-6-isopropylpyrimidine-5-carboxamide. This 1.0 g. was mixed with 15 ml. of anhydrous glycerine and the mixture heated at 185 for 4 hours. The mixture was poured into water and the aqueous mixture extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracts were dried (MgSO and concentrated to give a small amount of solid. The solid was dissolved in 10% aqueous potassium hydroxide. The solution was treated with charcoal and neutralized to pH 7.5. The precipitate was collected, dried and successively recrystallized from cyclohexane-carbon tetrachloride and thrice from acetonitrile to give a small amount of 2,5-diisopropylpyrimido[ 4,5 d]pyrimidin 4(3H)-one, m.p. 161-1625". The IR and NMR spectra were consistent with the assigned structure.

AnaIysis.Calc'd for C H 'N O: C, 62.05; H, 6.94; N, 24.12. Found: C, 62.05; H, 7.18; N. 24.30.

(B) 5 Carbamoyl-4-isobutyramido-fi-isopropylpyrimi- .dine.A mixture of 7.0 g. of 4-amino-5-carbamoyl-6-isopro-plypyrimidine and 18.4 g. of isobutyric anhydride in ml. of pyridine was heated in a steam bath for 4 hours. About half of the pyridine was removed by concentration and the concentrated solution was allowed to stand for 24 hours. The solid which separated was collected by filtration and recrystallized from methanol to give 1.5 g. of solid, m.p. 209-211, which was shown by NMR spectroscopy to be 4-isobutyramido-6-isopropylpyrimidine-S-carboxamide.

Analysis.Calc'd for C I-1 N 0 C, 57.58; H, 7.25; N, 22.39. Found: C, 57.63; H, 7.16; N, 22.67.

The filtrate was concentrated, the residue was suspended in water and this mixture was neutralized with sodium bicarbonate. The suspended solid was collected by filtration and dried to give 4.2 g. of solid which was recrystallized twice from methanol to give 1.6 g. of S-carbamoyl 4 isobutyramido-6-isopropylpyrirnidine, m.p. 206-209.

(C) 2,5 Diisopropylpyrimido[4,5 d]pyrimidin 4- (3-H)-one.-A mixture of 2.3 g. of 5-carbamoyl-4-isobutyramido-6-isopropylpyrimidine and 20 ml. of anhydrous glycerin was heated at 180 under nitrogen for 4 hours. The mixture was allowed to cool, then was diluted with water. The precipitate was collected by filtration, washed with water and recrystallized from acetonitrile to give 1.0 g. of 2,5-diisopropylpyrimido [4,5 d] pyrimidin 4(3H)- one. The acetonitrile filtrate was concentrated and the residue again recrystallized from acetonitrile to give an additional 0.5 g., M.P. 1585-162". The IR and NMR spectra showed this product to be identical with that previously obtained.

EXAMPLE XII 2-tert-Butyl-5-isopropylpyrimido [4,5 -d] pyrimidin-4- 3H) -one A mixture of 10.0 g. of 4-amino-5-carbamoyl-6-isopropylpyrimidine and 31.1 g. of trimethylacetic anhydride in ml. of dry (KOH) pyridine was heated under reflux for 5 hours, then allowed to stand overnight. The mixture was concentrated and the residue was further subjected to concentration at 1 mm. until only a thick syrup remained. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate. The solution was Washed with sodium carbonate solution, dried 3,830,812 9 10 and COnccHtrated to give 4.7 of tan Solid, TABLE II POST EMERGENCE HERBICIDAL ACTIVITY OF M.P. 206-208. The IR and NMR spectra showed the PYRIMIDOPYRIMIDINONES j ig gg ig g g ethanol "vatelggave Solid, of Example Lima beau Corn Lettuce Mustard Crabgrass M.P. 207-2095". a 0 100 100 30 Analysis.-Calcd for C H N O: c, 63.39; H, 7.37; N, 3 3 1% 23 g 22.75; Found: C, 63.61; H, 7.52; N, 23.00. 100 100 100 100 u so a a as a a EXAMPLE XIII 100 0 0 0 o 5 1 2 1 i 4 5 1 i i i 4 3 H) B Plants not dead are severely damaged and not expected to live.

b Det'oliant properties.

A mixture of 2.0 g. of 4-amino-6-tert-buty1-5-carbamoyl-pyrimidine, 20 ml. of triethyl orthopropionate and 20 ml. of propionic anhydride was heated under reflux for 24 hours. The mixture was concentrated and the oily residue was stirred with 100 ml. of concentrated ammonium hy- For herbicidal applications, and tFiaIkYIPYTimidO- droxide at 50 for 1.5 hours. The insoluble solid, which 1P q 6 y be utilized in diverse was unreacted 4. i -6-; b 1. 5- b 1 i formulatlons including the agricultural adjuvants and dine, was removed by filtration. The filtrate was cooled, agricultural e t these materials iy neutralized with concentrated hydrochloric acid and P y to taeliltate the dispersion of active ingredients in allowed to stand for 72 hours. The solid which separated agriehittl'iai applications, recognizing the t that the was recrystallized from methanol to give 0.8 g. of yellow formulation e f mode of pp i i a toxleaht h y crystals of 5- tert-butyl-2-ethylpyrimido[4,5-d1pyrimidinaffect the activity of e ihetefiei 111 a given appileatlon- 4(3H)- 164 1 The IR and NMR spectra Thus, a compound of thls invention may be formulated as were consistent with the assigned structure. a granule of relatively large Particle size, as a Wettable Alnalysis.Calcd for C H N O: C, 62.05; H, 6.9-5; N, powder, as an emulslfiable concentrate, as a solution, or 24 12, F d; C, 62321-1 633; N, 24 17 as any of several other known types of formulations, de-

The above reaction was repeated using 6.0 g. of 4- Pending 0n the desifefi mode of pp amino-fi-tgrf-butyl-j.. arbamo l y imidi to give 9 f Granular formulations are particularly useful for aerial sq pb t l 2 ethylpyrimido[4,541]pyrimidine 4(3H)' dlstrlbutlon or for penetration of a canopy of foliage. one, 1 3455" (f methanol, then ethan01) Useful granular formulations may be of several types. Im- The herbicidal activities f the compounds of this pregnated granules are those wherein the active ingredivention were demonstrated as follows. In pro-emergence em 18 applied to large Particles of an absorbent Garner,

tests, rows of seeds of lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus), Slich as an attapuigit? kaolin clay: h h r expanded com (Zea mays), lettuce (Lactuca Saliva), mustard (Bum mica, etc., normally 1n the form of a solutlon in a solvent. sica juncea) and crabgrass (Digitaria sanquinalis) were surface'c"ted granu leS may be Produced by spraying the planted in Shallow flatbed trays X X contain molten active ingredient onto the surface of a generally ing 2 to 3' of sandy loam soil. Within 24 hours after i i particle or by Spraying on a solution of planting, an aqueous acetone Solution of a compound of 40 active ingredient in a solvent. The core may be watersoluble such as a prilled fertilizer or insoluble such as the invention (using sufficlent acetone to obtain solutlon) was sprayed on the Soil at a rate equivalmt to 8 pounds sand, marble chlps or coarse talc. Particularly useful is per acre (8.96 kilograms per hectare) using a total volume a granule wherein a Wettable powder is applied as a surface coating to a sand or other insoluble particle such that the equivalent to 80 gallons per acre (748 liters per hectare). The trays were maintained under normal growing condig i gff g if fii gf fi g i g: $83512 2 tions in the greenhouse for about 2 weeks, after which the I f d d p y g herbicidal efficacy of the compound was assessed. Indig omera 0 usts or R ers y compaction vidual plant species were examined in comparison with exguslolll thfroughl afdle or by use is? g.ram1latmg untreated plants. Table I lists data collected in pre-emerar Ormu a Ions may vary W1 e y m concen gence tests with compounds of the present invention tration, with useful formulations containing as little as In post-emergence tests, rows of seeds were planted as 05% or as much as 95% of actlve mgredlefltfor pre emergence tests and the untreated flats were main Wettable powders, also useful formulations for both tained in the greenhouse until the first trifoliate leaves of 'postemergence h f are in the form of the bean plants were f ldi The test plants were then finely d vided particles which disperse readily in water or sprayed with an aqueous acetone solution of a compound other dispersant The Wettable Powder is ultimately h as for preemergence tests. The plants were returned to plied to the soil either as a y dust of as an emulsion the greenhouse and held under normal growing conditions in Water other i yp Carriers for Wettable for about 2 more weeks, after which the herbicidal efiicacy Powders iheiude fhiiefs earth, kaolin clays, siiieas and of the compound was assessed. Table II lists data collected Other highly ahsorhent, readily Wet inorganic diluentsin post-emergence tests of compounds of the present in- Wettable powders normally are prepared to contain about vention. 5% to 80% of active ingredient, depending on the absorbency of the carrier, and usually also contain a small TABLE I.PRE-EMERGENCE HERBICIDAL ACTIVITY OF amount of a Wetting, dispersing 0f emulsifying agent to PYRIMIDOPYRIMIDINONES facilitate dispersion. For example, a useful Wettable pow- C d I Percent kill at 8 lbJacre -der formulation contains 80.8 parts of 2,5-diisopropylpyrim cum 0 E an iple Lima bean Corn Lettuce Mustard Crabgrass mldomls dipynmldm 46H) P Parts of P a 0 0 m a 95 100 metto clay, and 1.0 part of sodlum llgnosulfonate and 0.3 100 a 95 a 30 s 95 s 95 part of sulfonated aliphatic polyester as wetting agents. 188 g 3g g3 Other useful formulations for herbicidal applications 100 so 100' 100 M 40 are the emulsifiable concentrates, which are homogeneous gg 3 a 3 liquid or paste compositions dispersible in Water or other dis ersant and ma consist entirel of a co un I Plants not dead are severely damaged and not expected to live. y y mp0 d of b Seeds exposed at time of spraying this invention with a liquid or solid emulsifying agent, or

tunt d. may also contain an agriculturally acceptable liquid car- '1 1 rier, such as Xylene, heavy aromatic naphthas, isophorone and other nonvolatile organic solvents.

Typical wetting, dispersing or emulsifying agents used in agricultural formulations include, for example, the alkyl and alkylaryl sulfonates and sulfates and their sodium salts; polyethylene oxides; sulfonated oils, fatty acid esters of polyhydric alcohols; and other types of surfaceactive agents, many of which are available in commerce. The surface-active agent, when used, normally comprises from 1% to 15% by weight of the herbicidal composition.

These formulations may be applied without further dilution or as dilute solutions, emulsions or suspensions in water or other suitable diluent. The compositions may be applied to the area wherein control is desired by spraying onto the undesired vegetation or onto the surface of the soil in the case of liquid compositions or by distribution from mechanical equipment in the case of solids. The surface-applied material may also be blended into the upper layer of soil by cultivation, or left as applied, as is appropriate to gain the optimum results with the particular treatment.

The active herbicidal compounds of this invention may be formulated and/or applied with insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, plant-growth regulators, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals. In applying the active compounds of this invention, whether formulated alone or with other agricultural chemicals, an elfective amount and concentration of alkylpyrimido[4,5 d] pyrimidin 4 (3H)-one are of course employed.

N NH

Malia in which R and R are the same or different straight or branched alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the total number of carbon atoms in R plus R is at least 4, and R is hydrogen or straight or branched alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

2. A compound of claim 1 in which R contains 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R is isopropyl radical and R is hydrogen.

3. The compound of claim 1 which is 2,7-diethyl-5-isopropylpyrimido [4,5 -d] pyrimidin-4 3H -one.

4. The compound of claim 1 which is 2-ethy1-5-isopropylpyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(3I-I)-one.

5. The compound of claim 1 which is 5-isopropyl-2- propylpyrimido [4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one.

6. The compound of claim 1 which is 2,5-diisopropylpyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one.

7. The compound of claim 1 which is Z-tert-butyl-S- isopropylpyrimido [4,5-d] pyrimidin-4 3H) -one.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,949,466 8/1960 Hoefie etal 260256.4 RAYMOND V. RUSH, Primary Examiner UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PATENT NO. 1 3,850,812 DATED August 20, 197E INVENTOR(S) 1 A, A, Ramsey It is certified that error appears in the above-identified patent and that said Letters Patent are hereby corrected as shown below:

Column 9, line 37, change "sanquinalis" to sanguinalis--.

Column 9, line 59, change "5'" to -'-5".

Signed and Scaled this twenty-first D a y of October 19 75 [SEAL] Attest:

RUTH C. MASON Commissioner oflarerrls and Trademarks 

